Background
Laney, James Joseph was born on July 20, 1913 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Edward Robertson and Olivia (Dickerson) Laney.
Laney, James Joseph was born on July 20, 1913 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Edward Robertson and Olivia (Dickerson) Laney.
Graduate, Kemper Military School and College, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1936.
Attorney, assistant to vice president Oil Well Supply Company, Dallas, 1937-1942. Partner firm Locke, Purnell, Boren, Laney & Neely (and predecessor), 1951-1973, president, from 1973. Lecturer banking law Southwestern Graduate School Banking, Southern Methodist University.
Director First Citizens Bank, Dallas, Ampere-hour Belo Corporation, Henry C. Beck Company.
Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American, Texas, Dallas bar associations, American Judicature Society, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Jean Moroney, December 10, 1943. Children: Olivia, David.
